Monthly Archive: August 2016

Brownies made out of sweet potatoes work surprisingly well adding extra moisture to the recipe, while helping to cut down on the amount of butter and sugar required in a regular brownie recipe. Print Recipe Sweet Potato Brownies These… Read more

Lower back pain is among the most common complaints people in the U.S. deal with every year. According to statistics from the Mayo Clinic, most adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives, from high-trained athletes to… Read more

Thank you to Linda Allen owner of First Street Wine Company for hosting my book signing event. Check out her website for upcoming events or stop by for a glass of wine. http://www.wineco.com/ Thank you to everyone who came out to… Read more

Take traditional taco salad to the next level with this healthy version full of peppery arugula, grilled chicken, summer veggies, creamy avocado and a tangy lime vinaigrette for an easy elevated lunch or dinner. Print Recipe Grilled… Read more

This cocktail is an exciting fresh-style margarita with the fantastic flavor combination of fresh lime juice, pureed watermelon, agave nectar to sweeten it all up and the perky heat of a fresh jalapeno Chile pepper. Print Recipe Watermelon-Jalapeno Margaritas A wonderfully… Read more

There is an invisible civil war raging inside the body of millions of Americans that can go undetected for years. It’s called, chronic inflammation and has been featured on the cover of TIME magazine with the title, “Secret Killer”. Chronic… Read more

This topic is what lead me to investigate the food industry and write my first book Eat smart, live long. Check it out on my shop tab. “The government is subsidizing the obesity epidemic.” –Michael Pollan This is the movie that the big… Read more

What are the best alternatives? With all the information now coming to light on the harmful health effects of sugar. Why are we are still eating an incredible amount of it on a daily basis. That is because it… Read more

It can be tough to eat right all the time. We want to reach for the fries, or the burger, or the doughnut. Or all of the above. But a proper diet really does have insane health benefits. What’s considered “healthy… Read more

Under a law that has not been updated since 1938, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has little power to regulate the ingredients in personal care products. Even though known offenders such as formaldehyde, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, and… Read more